Local Government Affairs Program Manager

Position Information

Posting Title Local Government Affairs Program Manager

Job Requisition Number AE503699

Position Number

Job Type Full-Time

Division Name Local Government Issues

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

+ Graduation with a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Affairs, Public Administration, Business, or a related field, plus six (6) years of related experience in economic development, urban planning, or working with government or elected officials.

+ Graduation with a Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Public Affairs, Public Administration, Business, or related field may substitute for two (2) years of related experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

+ None.

Notes to Applicants

The person in this position will be responsible for representing the interests and positions of Austin Energy as a liaison to the Austin City Council, local municipalities, other governmental entities, citizen commissions and task forces, trade and community organizations, and utility customers. The position requires political savvy and strong customer relationship management skills.

The primary responsibility of this position is to help manage and coordinate City Council, Council Committee and Boards and Commission meetings, including drafting, editing and posting Recommendations for Council Action (RCAs). The position holder must also ensure public notices are submitted in accordance with all governances; provide informational packages to Council Members, Commissioners, and Austin Energy Executive Team members as well as pertinent staff; summarize actions taken at formal meetings (e.g., minutes; recommendations); work with subject matter experts, senior utility and City management staff and stakeholder groups to fulfill responsibilities.

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE ) for more information.

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Pay Range

$30.29 $37.86

Hours

Monday through Friday

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Some hours outside if regular business hours may be required due to business needs.

Job Close Date 06/19/2024

Type of Posting External

Department Austin Energy

Regular/Temporary Regular

Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable

Category Professional

Location 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX 78723; Hybrid

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

+ Experience working directly with elected or appointed officials, executives, and department heads

+ Clear understanding of Council/Manager form of government

+ Experience with agenda management systems, software and processes.

+ Experience working with City Council, Committees, Boards and Commissions.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

+ Manages City Councils consideration and approval of purchase requests, fees/rates, and policy changes.

+ Represents the departments interests and positions before a wide variety of audiences, including governmental entities, citizen commissions, trade and community organizations, businesses, and customers.

+ Manages and coordinates the departments economic development activities with public officials, City departments, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, citizen commissions, and other interested groups.

+ Promotes the departments mission, policies, and initiatives to the general public, customers, community leaders, community groups, and other external organizations.

+ Serves as liaison and provides technical assistance to City Council and City departments.

+ Provides leadership, insight, and concepts in public and community relation activities.

+ Provides effective and timely responses to information requests and calls for action, including researching and preparing documents for presentation and publication.

+ Coordinates a wide variety of personnel and programs to accomplish overall department objectives.

+ Prepares status reports and briefings to City management on City Council-related and other assigned projects.

+ Participates in internal policy teams, workshops, public hearings, and stakeholder processes.

Responsibilities Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

+ None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

+ Knowledge of legislative and/or governmental processes.

+ Knowledge of economic development principles and techniques.

+ Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.

+ Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.

+ Knowledge of departments specific industry.

+ Skill in oral and written communication.

+ Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.

+ Skill in using computers and related tasks.

+ Skill in data analysis and problem solving.

+ Skill in planning and organizing.

+ Ability to problem solve and conduct policy and issues analysis.

+ Ability to research, gather and analyze data, and assess and summarize findings.

+ Ability to negotiate.

+ Ability to work on various products for data collection, analysis, and presentation.

+ Ability to establish and maintaining good working relationships with City employees and the public.

+ Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation

EEO/ADA

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call or Texas Relay by dialing

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individuals AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * The minimum qualifications of this position are graduation with a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Affairs, Public Administration, Business, or a related field, plus six (6) years of related experience in economic development, urban planning, or working with government or elected officials. Graduation with a Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Public Affairs, Public Administration, Business, or related field may substitute for two (2) years of related experience. Do you meet these requirements?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications referenced above. Detail how you meet the educational requirements (if applicable), account for the years of related experience (if applicable), and explain any substitutions of experience for education, or vice-versa (if applicable).

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Please describe your experience working with executives, department heads, and elected or appointed officials.

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Please describe your experience with agenda management systems, software and processes.

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Please describe your experience working with City Council, Committees, and Boards and Commissions.

(Open Ended Question)

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